Hypermarket Chain Business Development Manager job

Business Development Manager

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Retail

Our client is one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world with more than 21,000 employees from more than 68 nationalities.
They are venturing into the Kenyan market and seeking to recruit a high caliber, results-oriented and self-driven Business Development Manager.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a similar role and be responsible for the following key responsibilities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Identification, review and description of target zones for each format
• Data mining, city development and competition follow-up / intelligence
• Sourcing of suitable locations in shopping malls or stand alone on line with retail concepts
• Development of relationship network with real estate / agents
• Data mining, due diligence and follow up:
• Participation to the evaluation of the pre technical and security requirements on sites in cost efficient perspectives
• Full due diligence of prospective sites to ensure demographics via external consultant
• Feasibility studies to ensure a positive IRR, NOPAT & Payback based on financial requirements
• Project management: coordination of different stakeholders and dispatch related documents to Management, Finance, Legal and Development
• Participation to the negotiation and finalization of lease agreements, coordination with legal department
• Interaction with management on all steps leading to potential new opening

Skills

• Good communication skills, ability to work in multi-cultural and international environment
• Autonomous
• Willingness for on the ground development (willing to spend time exploring neighborhoods on site, view new sites, meet with potential landlords / developers).
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, experience in project management and in handling multiple projects
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, dynamic, well organized and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• At least a BA in a relevant discipline (Construction management, business administration, real estate or related disciplines) Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Well versed with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before 3rd August, 2015.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line